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Defining career vocabulary: In CareerStart lessons: Grade eight, page 1.6; In this lesson, students learn vocabulary terms associated with careers.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8 English Language Arts); By Andrea Fedon, Gail Frank, and Cindy Neininger.

Caricature character tour: Students create a caricature of a literary character using magazine cutouts to practice reading for details and characterization.; Format: lesson plan (grade 9 English Language Arts); By Janice Ianniello.

Turrets of Scotty's Castle in Death Valley, CA: The turrets of Scotty's Castle in Death Valley, California. The Castle has an interesting and strange history. Walter Scott ran away as a boy from his Kentucky home to join his brother on a Nevada ranch. He worked several jobs before he was discovered by a...; Format: image/photograph

A turret at Scotty's Castle in Death Valley, CA: A turret of Scotty's Castle in Death Valley, California. The Castle has an interesting and strange history. Walter Scott ran away as a boy from his Kentucky home to join his brother on a Nevada ranch. He worked several jobs before he was discovered by a talent...; Format: image/photograph

The parking lot at Scotty's Castle in Death Valley, CA: The parking lot at Scotty's Castle in Death Valley, California. The Castle has an interesting and strange history. Walter Scott ran away as a boy from his Kentucky home to join his brother on a Nevada ranch. He worked several jobs before he was discovered...; Format: image/photograph

Debates in the middle school classroom: In Arts of persuasion, page 2; A plan for staging a debate, including choosing a topic, "debate do's," and assessment.; By Pamela Myrick and Sharon Pearson.

Funds of knowledge: In Bridging Spanish language barriers in Southern schools, page 2.1; Teachers can use "funds of knowledge," the knowledge students gain from their family and cultural backgrounds, to make their classrooms more inclusive.; By Janet Kier Lopez.

Spanish empire failed to conquer Southeast: In Prehistory, contact, and the Lost Colony, page 3.6; Juan Pardo’s expedition erected six forts in the Southeastern interior, including one at Guatari. Most of them seem to have fallen in short order. That result wasn’t surprising. The forts were isolated, lightly garrisoned in most cases, dependent on the Indians for food, and prone to trigger Indian resentment.; Format: article

Kennedy's speech on space, May 1961: President John F. Kennedy, Special Message to the Congress on Urgent National Needs, delivered before a joint session of Congress, May 25, 1961.; Format: audio/speech

Motor car and galimoto: An intercultural lesson in pragmatism, creativity, and perseverance: In this lesson for grade three, students read the book Galimoto, about a young boy in Malawi, Africa, and his quest to gather wire in order to make a toy car. Students discuss the literary elements of the book, study the language used, and complete their own quests to gather wire and create their own galimotos.; Format: lesson plan (grade 3 Visual Arts Education, English Language Arts, and Social Studies); By Edie McDowell.

Heaven or Groundhog Day?: This unit is designed to appeal to adolescents with its non-print text base, the movie Groundhog Day. The pre-viewing activities prepare students for the allusions in the movie and include cultural literacy. The teacher can pick and choose from the activities to apply the concept of personal growth. The teacher may select from activities for science, workplace ethics, music, computer competency, and English language arts. The teacher may modify any of the attachments to suit the students' needs and interests.; Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 English Language Arts and Social Studies); By David Melton and Julia Millush.

The Belk brothers' department stores: In North Carolina in the New South, page 2.13; When Henry and John Belk opened their first department store in Charlotte in 1895, the idea of buying everything under one roof -- and always for cash, not store credit -- was new to consumers. This excerpt from the history of Belk, Inc., tells the story of Henry Belk, his first store in Monroe, and the Belk Bros. stores in downtown Charlotte.; Format: book

The Bouquet: In North Carolina in the New South, page 5.2; Story by Charles Waddell Chesnutt. Includes reading questions.; Format: story

Resources on the web

From the Top: This website is the companion to the radio program which showcases young classical music performers. Students can listen to interviews of these talent young people, read fun factoids and special reports about classical music. (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by:

PBS Kids: Early childhood learning activities, games and stories featuring PBS characters and programs. (Learn more); Format: website/activity; Provided by: PBS

American Masters: From children's book authors to jazz greats, this series presents the biographies of America's great creative talent. (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: PBS

NPR: Radio Expeditions: Special features with audio, images, and more to take online adventures to the furthest, most fascinating corners of the world. Bookmark this site because it changes often and the experiences vary everytime it is accessed. Timbuktu, King Tut's Tomb, or the... (Learn more); Format: website/general; Provided by: National Public Radio

College Foundation of North Carolina: Manage you future with this useful tool for collecting important college application information, locating financial aid, preparing for college and exploring careers. (Learn more); Format: website/activity; Provided by: North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority